The Holidays Are Upon Us: How Are You Doing At Projecting an Image of “Warmth and Welcome?”
By Natalie Caine, M.A.
NABBW’s Empty Nest Expert
Thanksgiving and holiday time brings out the shine, goodies and beauty, as well as my black stretch pants. I love the holidays for its anticipation, creativity, memories of loved ones, sentiments, and new traditions.
When we travel and gather, like a decorated room, we mix and match. We move our lives around, like chairs, and hope for comfort and connection.
I know holidays also bring expectations and disappointments from the mundane... Read More

What Do You Worry About?
By Natalie Caine, M.A.
NABBW’s Empty Nest Expert
Changes, like empty nest, bring up past losses and worries. Your inner critic may have a feast saying things in your head that aren’t true.
Recently, our group shared what worries them. Perhaps some of the items on their list sound familiar to you.
How about:
Not hearing from my kids for weeks
Not feeling important/needed
Lose of interest in my partner
Lack of passion
No sex drive at this stage of life
Being lonely
Finances not being enough for my future
Health limitations that will make me feel old and not able... Read More

Is Empty Nest Necessary?
By Natalie Caine, M.A.
NABBW’s Empty Nest Expert
In my group, sweet Susan said with a slight laugh, “Loss is necessary but is empty nest?”
We were talking about the cumulative losses over our lifetimes.
Susan was having a sad day. Her bottom line essentially boiled down to this, “I tried for months to get pregnant, then put up with enforced bed rest in order to stay pregnant, then once he got to age two I had to raise him by myself, etc., Yet no one told me loss is necessary and he will leave, and won’t put a thank-you note in my mailbox.
Experts... Read More

Intensity in the Empty Nest
By Natalie Caine, M.A.
NABBW’s Empty Nest Expert
As we ease out of Summer, and into Fall, many of us will agree that we\’ve been through an intense time. That\’s why it is now time to take a few minutes for ourselves, and why it is especially important to review our core values.
For me, when I remember that I am more than what I am in the midst of living, then I can be present with perseverance and hope.
Wondering where to start? Here are some suggestions:
Review your talents.
Check out how you are doing with your self-worth. Don\’t allow... Read More

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